5 Types of Watches: What Makes You Tick?

Like it or not, the types of watches you wear are an extension of your personality – while an analog watch wearer may revel in nostalgia, a smartwatch wearer looks forward, dreaming of a futuristic world; a chronograph wearer finds beauty in complexity, and a combination wearer wants the best of everything. With that in mind, accessorise with a watch style that best reflects who you are (or lie back & let the watch choose you.) Listed ahead, the 5 types of watches in India, sorted by make and utility. (You may also like this list of budget watches for women.)

5 Types of Watches in India - What Makes You Tick?

Analog Watches

Types of Watches in India 2019 - Analog

The analog watch features a traditional clock face, in contrast to watches that sport digital displays. There's something nostalgic and comforting in beholding its hands tick; so we think this style wins with its classic, old-world charm. Wearing one of these types of watches, there will come a moment when you feel time stand still. Here are some analog quartz watches we recommend from the best watch brands in India - Titan, Fogg and Fastrack.

Digital Watches

Types of Watches in India 2019 - Digital

The digital watch features a digital display using numerals and sometimes other symbols, in contrast to ticking analog watches (needless to say, given their name after the advent of their digital counterparts.)These types of watches are perfect for forward-looking watch-wearers who've got with the times. Get these digital watches from the best watch brands in India - Timex, Fastrack, Casio and SKMEI. Choose from varying display shapes.

Digital-Smart Watches

Types of Watches in India 2019 - Digital Smart

Then there are smartwatches which take the digital watch game to a whole new level. These types of watches are like little computers that you can wrap around your wrist. Want to track your heartbeat? Check. Make a phonecall? Check. Send a quick text? CHECK! (Obviously, features will vary.) Listed below are the niftiest smartwatches we recommend from the best smartwatch brands in India - Apple, Samsung, Fitbit, MI, Honor & Fossil.

Analog-Digital Watches

Types of Watches in India 2019 - Analog Digital

If you want the best of both worlds or simply confused with the variety of watches available (we don't blame you), get yourself an analog-digital watch that's all about that aesthetic. These types of watches mesh analog features, like rotating hands, with digital displays, which may sound pointless to you, but looks very, very cool. Here are some analog-digital watches from the best watch brands in India - Timex, Casio, Fastrack and SKMEI.

Chronograph Watches

Types of Watches in India 2019 - Chronograph

The chronograph watch is perhaps the most complex of all types of watches, and perfect if the simplicity of a three-hand watch is too basic for you. These type of watches, in addition to boasting an aesthetic that's very distinct, feature multiple watch displays that allow you to use the device as a stopwatch. Listed below are the most elegant chronographs you can buy from the best watch brands in India - Guess, Titan, Casio and Fossil.